Jarrett Jack deal “close but not done”

A Warriors source has told The Chronicle that the team is “close but not done” on a deal to acquire guard Jarrett Jack from the Hornets.

Jack is coming off a season in which he averaged a career-best 15.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. The Hornets are trading him to free up payroll room to match an offer sheet that Eric Gordon is expected to sign with the Suns, according to ESPN. It also frees up a starting spot for point guard Austin Rivers, New Orelans’ 10th overall pick in this year’s draft.

The deal would be an extension of Tuesday’s trade that sent forward Dorrell Wright from the Warriors to the 76ers. Golden State would be using the trade exception gained in that deal on Jack, and also would be sending the player acquired in the deal, Bosnian forward Edin Bavic, to New Orleans.

“Well new Orleans it’s been real like to thank all the fans u treated me great during my time as a hornet. ‪#movingon” Jack tweeted at 12:11 p.m. Wednesday.

The Warriors have been in need of a third guard since sending Monta Ellis to Milwaukee for Andrew Bogut and promoting Klay Thompson to starter.

Jack came out of Georgia Tech as a point guard, but has played both guard positions during his NBA career and has the strength to guard bigger shooting guards. Offensively, he is known for his ability to get to the free-throw line and his effectiveness once he gets there. He shot 87.2 percent from the line last season and has shot 85 percent in his career.

Well new Orleans it’s been real like to thank all the fans u treated me great during my time as a hornet. ‪#movingon